Publications by authors named "Pratibha Pr Rao"
Article Synopsis
- - Primary adrenal insufficiency is a rare but serious condition that leads to a dangerous lack of cortisol and aldosterone, risking acute health issues like adrenal crisis.
- - Diagnosis is often delayed or confused with secondary adrenal insufficiency, which can lead to critical health consequences.
- - Early detection and proper treatment are crucial for improving health outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for affected patients.
Background: The new presentation of pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma in pregnancy is very rare and can be life-threatening for mother and child.
Case Presentation: We present the case of a 26-year-old gravida 3 para 2 otherwise healthy Caucasian woman at 34 weeks gestation who presented with new onset hypertension associated with headaches, dry heaves, diaphoresis, and palpitations. She was initially diagnosed with preeclampsia and treated with labetalol and an urgent cesarean section, delivering a healthy baby girl.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, have cardioprotective and renoprotective effects, and do not cause weight gain or significant hypoglycemia. In fact, they have been found to be effective for weight loss in patients with obesity with and without diabetes. They are now the preferred drugs to add to the regimen when oral metformin by itself is not enough to meet the patient's hemoglobin A1c goal.
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